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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1922

Page

7

Socolow Goes On Trial For Norris Murder

Walter Socolow faces a life trial in Towson on the Norris murder charge. He pleads not guilty as jurors are being seated under Chief Judge T. Scott Offutt and Judge Frank I. Duncan. The case follows the earlier convictions of Carey and Smith for the same holdup and murder.

Associated Preas Baltimore Walter Socolow Ae Brrig Andy Norgual Rob Towson Socolow T. Scott Oftutt Frank I. Duncan Walter T. Preston Norris

Legion Meeting Opens Fourth National Convention in New Orleans

In New Orleans on October 16 the American Legion opened its fourth national convention in a warehouse by the Mississippi river. National Commander Stanford MacNider urged action on the adjusted compensation act, saying the Legion regards disabled veterans as its first responsibility and has "just started to fight" for their benefits.

Orleans American Legion Mississippi River Legion Stanford MaccNider

Edwin H. Vare Dies at 60, Philadelphia Political Boss

State Senator Edwin H. Vare, Republican leader of Philadelphia, died at his Ambler home at age 60. The longtime political figure, influential in city and state affairs, passed away today following a long career in public life.

Associated Press Philadelphia Edwin H. Vare Ambler Here

Time limit on amnesty expires in Free State

Dublin reports the amnesty offer ends at midnight for surrendering those illegally bearing arms or with stolen property or occupied premises. From today military authorities may punish offenders with death deportation imprisonment or fin e and few courts can proceed forthwith. Mrs. George O Ferguson of Charlottesville visits her mother Mrs I H Faulkner on Kent Street.

Associated Press Dublin Free State George O. Ferguson Charlottesville Belle Faulkner I. H. Faulkner Kent Street

Right Sidedness and Indian Reservoirs in 19th Century Note

The article discusses right sightedness as a French claim that most people favor the right eye and right-handedness. It highlights Indian water storage with large reservoirs in Dhebar Rajputana and several southern sites, noting a 21 square mile dam area at Dhebar and substantial masonry structures. It ends with a literary quote about needing a partner to enjoy the universe.

France India Dhebar Rajputana

Surprise Milk Contests Improve Quality Across Western Cities

A USDA prepared report shows surprise milk quality contests raised scores and lowered bacterial counts in Long Beach Riverside Los Angeles Portland and Seattle. Dealers dislike dirty milk as test results are published, pushing customer numbers up with higher scores and down with poorer counts.

United States Department of Agriculture Conkind Long Beach Calif Riverside Los Angeles Portland Ore Seattle

Destroying Canada Thistle Through Farm Rotation

The Canada thistle is a severe weed spread by roots and seed. Eradication starts with preventing seed, deep plowing to surface roots, fall disking, and spring plowing to expose roots to frost. A three year rotation of grain, clover, and corn or similar crops, repeated, helps prevent reinforcement.

University Farm

Alfalfa Crop of Many Uses Reveals Forage Versatility

The article extols alfalfa as an unrivaled forage crop with wide usefulness. It praises its hay and pasture value, silage potential, and meal form, while noting limited appeal as human food or medicine. It also discusses rotation fit and farm planning requirements.

United States

Autos in Crash at Sharp Curve

Two Buick automobiles collided on a curve in Carpers Valley on the Millwood pike yesterday afternoon. Both owners Isaac Ebert of Clarke county and Dr. E C Stuart of Winchester escaped injury. Eberts garage was notified and duplicates of broken parts were taken to the scene. The cars were brought to town under their own power for repair. An axle and two wheels were broken on Eberts car while Stuarts was battered and twisted in several places.

Buick Isaac Ebert Clarke County E. C. Stuart Winchester Carpers Valley Millwood Pike Stuart Mr. Ebert Ebert

Fulwiler Monthly Report on September 1922 Prohibition Actions

Report of work under R A Fulwiler federal prohibition director for Virginia during September 1922. Arrests 125. Distilleries seized and destroyed 140. Gallons of spirits seized and destroyed 557. Gallons seized and not destroyed 361. Gallons of mash seized and destroyed 75 175. Fermenters seized and de aeayed 790. Automobiles seized 5. Total appraised value of property seized and destroyed 38 685.00. Total appraised value of property seized and not destroyed 4 580.00.

R. A. Fulwiler Virginia

Will Probated for Frederick County Farmer David Barrett

The will of the late Frederick county farmer David Barrett, dated June 27, 1921, was probated and entered in the county clerk's office. His widow Mary Belle Barrett receives real and personal property for life with remaining shares to their children George Newton Barrett Bertha B Clark and Bessie May Newlin. George Newton Barrett named executor with bonds at 6000 dollars without security. Appraisers named William Dorsey U S Fries J M Bennett R B Emmart and Joseph Hancher. Three may act.

David Barrett Frederick County Robert S. Smith C. C. Brannon Mary Belle Barrett George Newton Barrett Bertha B. Clark Bessie May Newlin William Dorsey U. S. Fries J. M. Bennett R. B. Emmart Joseph Hancher

Russell Bakers Funeral Tuesday

The funeral for Russell C. Baker traveling salesman of Baker and Company and local citizen will be held at 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South where he was a member. The Rev Boyd V Switzer will lead services.

Russell C. Baker Baker and Company Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Chairch South Boyd V, Switzer

Interment Planned in Mount Hebron Cemetery

Interment will be in the family lot in Mount Hebron Cemetery. The pallbearers will be TS Jolliffe and John W.

Mount Hebron Cemetery TS. Jolliffe John W

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